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Last year we came from the UK into JFK to Times square, next morning Times Squire to Bayonne -7 night cruise then Bayonne to Time Squire, next morning Times Squire to JFK. We went through Carmel and to be honest found it a great service. The price was to us Brits a bit expensive but needs must and we wanted to ensure that we could get from the airport to NY, cruise and return with as little hassle as possible. All round it cost about $500 for 4 of us.

We did this cruise in May on our own ( 2 of us ) and are doing it again at the end of Sept with our 2 daughters and their families (10 in total). It is a great ship to sail and the itinerary is fantastic, with a different port of call every day except the last one ( sea day). The good thing about it is that you can do the ships excursions or if you want just get off and do your own thing still seeing a lot in your own time. Am sure if you do book it you will enjoy every minute.

To be honest you should not have too much trouble getting into the restaurants you want, when we board we go to one of the specialty restaurants and book all our dining for the cruise from there ( we usually go to Izumi as that is the only place you can actually book the hibachi and book every one). We have even changed thorough out the cruise going to a restaurant numerous times.

Yes totally off the menu unless you pay extra.

You can go to any of the restaurants at any time and if seats are available eat in there. If you want Sushi ( on a whim) then go there and ask for a take away, we have done this a few times and they accommodate happily. You will find a lot of times there is seating available.

Hi, We sailed in May and are on Oasis again at the end of Sept and have the UDP on both trips. Chops, Giovanni's and Izumi are all included in the UDP, you will get up to $20 a day at Playmakers and Portside BBQ and will need to pay an upcharge in Hibachi ( $15 I think ). We think it is worth it if the price is right at the time, we enjoy the more intimate experience and really enjoy the time at meals.

We have sailed on anthem once this year ( have Symphony booked for August and Anthem booked for October as well ) and sailed on Odyssey and Oasis last year. They are all great ships but you need to look at where its going from and going to and where it is stopping not just the ship itself. Oasis class is amazing and has all the bells and whistles with a lot more specialty restaurants and open space and that is great if you want that. Quantum class ships are different as others have said but I feel different in a good way that suits different ports of call and the layout is just different. I would say give it a try on both and you might be pleasantly surprised. Am happy just as long as I can get away on a cruise but then again my better half says I am easily pleased. Enjoy your trip.

We sail on Symphony at the end of August 2023 and no UDP but all the others are listed? seems strange.

Let’s hope she does sail from Southampton

My wife and I normally book traditional dining for 8pm however on our cruise on Oasis mid October we have 5.30 traditional due to having our 6 year old Granddaughter with us as this will fit into planning shows etc and not having to wait to eat later. We are so looking forward to this cruise as it is the first time we have been on Oasis.

Need some advice, 4 of us (3 adults and one child age 6) are sailing out of NJ on Oasis 16-23 Oct this year. Has anyone done or have any knowledge of this transfer for when we get off the cruise? We are trying to decide if it is worth doing or will it just be a bus ride and drop off at JFK? Our flight back to the UK is at 8pm the day we get off the cruise and we are looking at options to fill the day prior to our flight home not just sitting on a bus for 4-5 hours then waiting in JFK for more hours. Thanks in advance.

My wife and I are on this cruise as well and have a village and wine tour in Santorini but will be doing our own thing in the other ports. With the amount of ports that we will be visiting it is going to be a very busy time with lots to see and do. Looking forward to the trip and visiting a few places we have not visited before.

You can also get tea, coffee and water at the café 24 hours a day.

You will be fine, the drinks package allows you to not have to worry about a bill at the end of the cruise. If in doubt ask the bartender if its on the package, don't forget the specialty coffee etc are also on it so go and enjoy yourself. Its also a good time to try other drinks without the worry of not liking them and having to drink them.

We are on Odyssey of the Seas from Rome on 28th Sept and have just purchased the Deluxe Drinks package for £39 = $51, this seams like a really good deal for us Brits as it is normally quite expensive. So happy with that price.